4 JANUARY 2006 AUTO TRENDS Greetings and welcome to the2006 San Jose International Auto Show! The Silicon Valley AutoDealers Association invites you to share in all the funand excitement that this year? auto show has to offer.Bigger than ever, the show is packed with automotive excitement.With more than 35 import and domestic manufacturers participating thisyear, attendees have the chance to compare and gather informationon hundreds of the latest 2006-model cars, trucks, minivansand sport/utility vehicles?ll under one roof. In additionto all of the new-model vehicles on display, autoshow ?ust-sees? include classic hot rods straight fromthe pages of Street Rodder and Sportsmobile? Ultimate Adventure Vehicle.Plus, for the first time at the show, ?ftermarketAlley? offers visitors the chance to see tricked-out tunersand the latest parts and accessories to customize all typesof vehicles. As the show rolls into the weekend, italso features fun for the whole family. Sunday? Kids? Daywill keep the youngest attendees entertained with appearances by Nickelodeon?SpongeBob SquarePants between noon and 3 p.m. On behalfof the Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association, I hope youenjoy the show, and we look forward to seeing youagain next year! Sincerely, Mark Normandin Auto Show Chairman ChairmanRobert Ricks Past Chairman Mark Normandin Secretary Treasurer Jim LandesBoard Members Lee Behel Tim Carl Mike Mah John MoorePresident Stephen Smith Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Model San Jose InternationalAuto Show On behalf of all Californians, I am pleasedto extend greetings to all who have gathered for the2006 Model San Jose International Auto Show. This event providesan opportunity to exhibit hundreds of the latest automobiles whilefostering the exchange of information between motor enthusiasts and businessleaders. I applaud you for choosing California to host ashow that highlights the rich history of the automobile andpresents a glimpse into the future of the industry. Pleaseaccept my best wishes for a successful event. Sincerely, ArnoldSchwarzenegger State Capitol l Sacramento, California 95814 l 916.445.2841